Which Jets got the best grades from Pro Football Focus in 2017?

With the season behind us, Pro Football Focus listed the top players on the Jets’ roster in 2017, and all five of them were on the defensive side of the football.

Receiving the highest mark on the team was linebacker Demario Davis, who received a grade of 87.3. After spending one season in Cleveland, the veteran linebacker had the best season of his career in 2017. Davis finished with 135 tackles and five sacks.

Next on the list is lineman Leonard Williams, who received an 84.8. While Williams did not have the sack numbers he wanted, the former USC star was a force in stopping the run, and his motor always kept him in the play.

Third on PFF’s list is defensive tackle Steve McLendon, who earned an 83.3 grade. It is not unfair to say McLendon is one of the most underrated players in football. While he does not rush the passer much, McLendon is a clog up the middle and has done a solid job replacing Damon Harrison.

Next up is rookie safety Jamal Adams, who got an 81.2. While it was unfortunate Adams did not finish the year with an interception, the rookie out of LSU was solid in all aspects of the game and is already one of the leaders on the Jets defense.

Last on the list is Muhammad Wilkerson, who was given a 79.8 rating. When on the field, Wilkerson made an impact on the pass rush, though his sack numbers don’t say as much. Unfortunately, things turned sour with the Jets and the oft-tardy Wilkerson, so it appears he has played his last snap in New York.